The Campanile

Reading for pleasure, a productive pastime

Paul Mewes, Lifestyle Editor • March 6, 2015

Students at Palo Alto High School are undeniably obsessed with Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. People put in countless hours to improve their scores — some even begin studying as soon as eighth...

Jukely revolutionizes live music participation

Bo Field, Staff Writer • March 6, 2015

Seeing live music is, in a way, much like habitually doing hard drugs. You get really excited, then sweaty and exhausted and are filled with euphoria for a night. Then you wake up the next morning feeling...

Bay Area hackathons become hubs for students

Haley Fang, Business Manager • March 6, 2015

A lot can be done in 24 hours over the weekend. In that time, students could catch up on much-needed sleep, finish all our homework for the weekend, kick back or watch Netflix with friends or maybe even...

Defining line between inappropriate stereotypes and poking fun

Jamie Har and Jamie Har • March 6, 2015

Hearty laughter has been erupting in family homes with the release of the new comedy show “Fresh Off the Boat,” but hot steam has also been blasting out of people’s ears as some infuriated viewers,...

Spiritual Strawberry Smoothie Experiences

Owen Staiger, Senior Staff Writer • March 6, 2015

Ever since my last challenge, I have eagerly refreshed my [email protected] inbox each day awaiting all of the creative ideas my talented readers were sure to send me. And each day I opened my Gmail...

The rise in popularity of unmanned aerial vehicles

Thomas Rauner-Swan, Staff Writer • March 6, 2015

The sun was just about to set while I watched with anticipation as the propellers turned into a blur. I pressed my thumb into the full throttle position and was both surprised and extremely happy to watch...

Oscars serve as platform for outspoken winners

Jake Van Zyll, Senior Staff Writer • March 6, 2015

The 87th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, Feb. 22. Neil Patrick Harris’ exceptional hosting was not enough to hide what a dull year 2014 was for film. This summer experienced the worst theater attendance...

The difference between reality and the media’s make believe for teens

Tara Madhav, Staff Writer • February 6, 2015

In the pilot episode of Britain’s acclaimed TV series “Skins”, heralded for its frank and human depiction of teenagers, members of the ensemble cast get drunk, pass out on pills, smoke marijuana...

The best headphones available on the tech market

Josh Ng, Staff Writer • February 6, 2015

Far too many people listen to music with the Apple Earpods that come with their iPhones, or with a cheap pair of headphones bought from Walgreens. If one were to stray away from the norm of listening to...

Infallible methods to win Trivia Crack

Carissa Zou and Carissa Zou • February 6, 2015

Whether it is flinging irascible birds at green pigs or attempting to fly between protruding green pipes, teenagers have a tendency to become hooked on addictive games. In order to keep ourselves occupied...

Consumer science behind teenage mobile addiction

Anant Marur, Staff Writer • February 6, 2015

A 2014 report showed that 0.15 percent of mobile gamers bring in 50 percent of mobile games revenue. Working as a hybrid of gambling addiction and video game addiction, mobile gaming addiction is one...

A leisurely blade to the ‘Shack

Owen Staiger, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2015

How does an athlete, loving brother and, above all, journalist follow up a column as profound and challenging as his last one, which documented the trying feat of biking to Chipotle during lunch? To answer...